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by Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports

by Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY Sports

STATELINE, Nev. - John Elway says a clear message has been sent to the Denver Broncos staff in the wake of two recent drunk-driving incidents that led to suspensions for two of the team's personnel executives.

"Unfortunate situation," Elway, Denver's executive vice president of football operations, said in a brief interview with USA TODAY Sports before his practice round on Wednesday at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

"But, look at it from every different area, and hopefully, it doesn't happen again - front office or players."

Matt Russell, the Broncos' director of player personnel, was arrested July 6 on charges of driving under the influence and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, careless driving resulting in injury and failure to display proof of insurance. According to police, Russell's blood-alcohol content at the scene was measured at .246, more than three times the legal limit in Colorado.

One day after Russell issued an apology, it was revealed Tom Heckert, the team's recently hired director of pro personnel, had been arrested June 11 and charged with driving under the influence and careless driving. His blood-alcohol content was twice the legal limit, police said.